}}{{tnr}}'''David Nathan''' is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], representing District 8. He was first elected to the chamber in 2008.

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[[Democrat]] '''David Nathan''' of [[Sunshinereview:Detroit, Michigan|Detroit]] is the current state representative for the [http://www.michigan.gov/documents/House_11_30762_7.pdf 11th District] of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]] serving his first term. Rep. Nathan has worked as a manager and in a customer service capacity for much of his work life.

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==Previous offices held==

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====Key votes of 2009-2010====

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==Voting record==

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===Key votes of 2009-2010===

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*<b>Click below to see how this representative voted.</b>

*<b>Click below to see how this representative voted.</b>

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* [http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/12990 Super Speedway], Lawmakers voting on whether TO EXTEND A SPECIAL TAX PERK for a super speedway.

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*[http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/12990 Super Speedway], Lawmakers voting on whether TO EXTEND A SPECIAL TAX PERK for a super speedway.

*[http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/12780 Crony Capitalism], Lawmakers voting on whether TO RESTRICT THE RIGHT of shareholders to sell their own stock.

*[http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/12780 Crony Capitalism], Lawmakers voting on whether TO RESTRICT THE RIGHT of shareholders to sell their own stock.

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*[http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/10496 Authorize Special Tax Breaks for Ethanol Gas Stations], Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a non-refundable Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 30 percent of the costs incurred by a gas station to convert existing pumps and tanks, or acquire new ones that deliver E85 ethanol or biodiesel fuel.

*[http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/10496 Authorize Special Tax Breaks for Ethanol Gas Stations], Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a non-refundable Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 30 percent of the costs incurred by a gas station to convert existing pumps and tanks, or acquire new ones that deliver E85 ethanol or biodiesel fuel.

Nathan won re-election in the [[State legislative elections, 2012|2012 election]] for [[Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2012|Michigan House of Representatives]] District 8. He defeated [[Sherry Gay-Dagnogo]], [[Mia Grillier]], [[Taryn Jones]], and [[Ramon Patrick]] in the August 7 Democratic primary and defeated [[David Porter (Michigan)|David Porter]] in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.<ref>[http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/12PRI/12PRIall.html ''Michigan Department of State,'' Official 2012 Primary Results]</ref><ref>[http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/elections/2012/by_state/MI_State_House_0807.html?SITE=CSPANELN&SECTION=POLITICS ''Associated Press'' "Michigan - Summary Vote Results," Accessed August 7, 2012]</ref>

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Nathan is the Democratic candidate who ran for re-election to the District 11 Seat in 2010. He defeated [[Lynette Bowens]], [[Deborah Davis]] and [[Tonya Wells]] in the August 3 Democratic primary. He faced [[Leonard Mier]] (R) in the general election on [[Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2010|November 2, 2010]].

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Nathan won re-election to the District 11 Seat in 2010. He defeated [[Lynette Bowens]], [[Deborah Davis]] and [[Tonya Wells]] in the August 3 Democratic primary. He defeated [[Leonard Mier]] (R) in the general election on [[Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2010|November 2, 2010]].

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office = Michigan House of Representatives, District 11 General election (2010)

On November 04, 2008, David Nathan ran for District 11 of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], beating Leonard Mier, Jr.. <ref>[http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/08GEN/08011000.html ''Michigan House of Representatives official election results for 2008'']</ref>

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On November 4, 2008, Nathan ran for District 11 of the [[Michigan House of Representatives]], beating Leonard Mier, Jr.. <ref>[http://miboecfr.nictusa.com/election/results/08GEN/08011000.html ''Michigan House of Representatives official election results for 2008'']</ref>

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David Nathan raised $22,747 for his campaign.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=106805 ''Follow the Money's report on Nathan's 2008 campaign contributions'']</ref>

The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.<ref name="Tea3">[http://www.michiganvotes.org/VotingIndex.aspx?ID=736 ''Michigan Votes,'' "Tea Party Scorecard Jan 2011-Mar 2012," accessed June 22, 2012]</ref>

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| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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| Michigan Automobile Dealers Association

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==Campaign contributions==

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====January 2011 - March 2012====

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[http://miboecfr.nicusa.com/cgi-bin/cfr/contrib_anls_res.cgi?can_last_name=nathan,+david&sched=*&sort_1=common_name&sort_2=amount&sched=* Contributions Report] from Michigan Secretary of State

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'''David Nathan''' received a '''14%''' rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.<ref name="Tea3"/>

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===Contact===

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==Recent news==

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Rep. David Nathan<br>

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Sneak Attack, Lawmakers voting on whether to allow public schools to EXPAND THE USE OF SINKING FUND property tax spending.

Grapes of Wrath, Lawmakers voting on whether TO BAN home shipment of beer and wine to Michigan consumers.

Subsidize Manufacture of Electric Cars, Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a refundable Michigan Business Tax credit for makers of plug-in traction battery packs used in electric cars.

Authorize Special Tax Breaks for Ethanol Gas Stations, Lawmakers voting on whether to authorize a non-refundable Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 30 percent of the costs incurred by a gas station to convert existing pumps and tanks, or acquire new ones that deliver E85 ethanol or biodiesel fuel.

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Nathan is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Nathan raised a total of $129,700 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 1, 2013.[5]

Scorecards

Tea Party Scorecard

The Independent Tea Party Patriots, a Michigan Tea Party group, grades the votes of this and every other Michigan legislator on “core tea party issues” in a regularly-updated scorecard. 100% is considered an ideal rating.[6]

January 2011 - March 2012

David Nathan received a 14% rating on the January 2011 - March 2012 Tea Party Scorecard.[6]

Recent news

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